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ARK Invest says each SpaceX Starship launch could generate $700 million in annual revenue

ARK Invest said a single SpaceX Starship launch could generate more than $700 million in additional annual revenue, reflecting a business model tied to Starlink and AI services. ARK futurist Brett Winton said investors underestimate SpaceX’s revenue potential. The report cited AI-related contracts, including a 32-month deal with Alphabet and an additional contract with Anthropic, lifting estimated monthly AI service revenue to about $2.2 billion.

AI & Enterprise

MSIT, KTOA hold competition to find adventurous, challenging AI startups

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Telecommunication Operators Association held a final round of a competition to identify investment targets among adventurous and challenging AI startups, selecting 8 winners. A total of 268 companies applied, a 33.5-to-1 competition rate. Winners will receive 80 million won in prize money and investment opportunities linked to the Korea IT Fund. An AI venture fund will also be newly created this year.

Finance

Finance network separation rules eased, fueling 140 trillion won fintech investment

South Korea\'s financial authorities expanded the scope of eased network separation rules for AI use to secondary financial institutions and electronic financial business operators. The number of firms to be selected rises to as many as 15, and eligibility thresholds are lowered. Selected institutions can use external AI and security SaaS after putting alternative controls in place. Industry expectations are mixed, with some firms cautious. Global fintech investment rose to $103.1 billion in the first half, with focus expected to shift to AI and financial infrastructure.